Why are TCs so much better than class C?
If there was a good 4x4 class C I might reconsider buying a TC. I saw Phoenix Cruisers have a 4x4 option but I can't understand why their features are not as good as TCs. Given that class C is buil...
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jefe 4x4 wrote:
Again, form follows function. The hidden problem in taking any 4x4 TC or 4x4 C off-road to any degree is how the camper body is attached to the frame. Only the HIGH bucks TC's, like XP camper has solved this universal problem. I tried to find out from Tiger's website how the Tigers are attached to the frame of the truck chassis and could find no information, leading me to believe, rightly or wrongly that they simply have four to six bolts holding the camper to the frame or subframe. If they did have a way to keep the camper structure flat and unracked while the frame twists away (as all of them do) I would think they would be trumpeting that feature, even without giving away their proprietary secrets. This is why, for me, a 4x4, class C is pretty much a dead end. You will spend the big-bucks to get to the category of camping vehicle that has an equalizing, 3 or 4 point frame attachment. The Euros have done this for years.
Still, I like the idea of a 24 foot, class C with 4WD for those slippery, winter conditions and light off-roading, and have seen several that have not pulled themselves apart....yet. But they are an anomaly. Remember the immutable memo: The longer @ a time you spend in your 'camper' (whatever form that takes) the larger a rolling domicile you need, which includes more living space, bigger tanks, and more 'livability' for longer periods.
If you are a weekender, it just does'no matter.
We chose the mobile domicile that fits our needs. A TC has the widest flexibility, but is small and cramped compared to a 26 foot C. I have no need to prove that my choice is better than 'x's' choice. I have no angst against those who choose other than what I'm driving.They're living they're own dream. Carpe diem. Or as our late-great comic said, "carpe per diem" (seize the check.).
jefe
If you check out the blogs a lot of the unimog conversions use a 3 point attachment to eliminate the racking. For thier size, they usually have fairly small interiors.
Truck campers get around this to a degree since if the bed racks, the floor of the camper can move seperately until the tie downs reach the point that they start racking the camper.
